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Education
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Nora E. G. Williams

Nora E. G. Williams

Doctoral Student
Durham,NC

Summary

Dedicated doctoral student adept in research, writing, and teaching through history of academic excellence. Quick-learning, enthusiastic, and experienced working within postsecondary research and teaching environments. Committed to skill development and contributing to historical scholarship.

Overview

8
8

Years of experience in higher education

Work History

Graduate Assistant

Duke University
Durham, NC
08.2024 - Current
  • Graduate Assistant to Dr. Edward Balleisen.
  • Conducted research and oral history interviews as part of the 'Duke and the Evolution of Higher Education' project.

Research Assistant

Nell Irvin Painter
Durham, NC
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Research Assistant to Dr. Nell Irvin Painter.
  • Digitized and catalogued various archival documents.

Spring Committee Program Assistant

American Historical Association
Washington, D.C.
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assistant to Drs. Thavolia Glymph and Jake Purcell.
  • Organized special events such as conferences, workshops, training sessions. for program participants.

Graduate Assistant

Duke University
Durham, NC
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Graduate Assistant to Drs. Thavolia Glymph, Alyssa Smith, and Bob Korstad.
  • Duke University Centennial Project.
  • Conducted research to contribute to the Duke Institutional History Project.

Teaching Assistant

Duke University
Durham, NC
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Teaching Assistant to Dr. Dirk Bönker
  • HIST 114, Introduction to the History of Modern Warfare.
  • Facilitated class sections on primary sources.
  • Evaluated and graded student assignments.
  • Provided mentorship to undergraduate students.

Graduate Assistant

Duke University
Durham, NC
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Graduate Assistant to Dr. Calvin Cheung-Miaw, Chairperson.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion exploratory committee in the Department of History
  • Synthesized research findings into a comprehensive written report on DEI initiatives at universities across the U.S.

Graduate Assistant

Duke University
Durham, NC
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Graduate Assistant to Dr. Sally Deutsch.
  • Assisted in organizing the "50th Anniversary of Title IX in Stem" conference.

Volunteer Advocate

Project R.E.S.T.
Spartanburg, SC
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Completed a 25-hour trauma-informed training program.
  • Involved in crisis intervention work, operating call lines for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.
  • Assisted with placing clients in domestic violence shelters and provided information on options for legal recourse and protection.
  • Accompanied individuals to hospitals for sexual assault cases, interfacing with medical personnel and law enforcement officials.

Animal Caretaker Volunteer

Tilted Tavern Animal Sanctuary
Johnson City, TN
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • Assisted in the daily care of animals, including feeding, watering and exercising them.
  • Cleaned animal enclosures regularly while ensuring that they were sanitary and safe for the animals.

Server & Hostess

One Acre Cafe
Johnson City, TN
06.2014 - 12.2019
  • Volunteered at a nonprofit community restaurant aimed at feeding all guests, regardless of ability to pay.
  • Managed financial transactions and donations.
  • Trained new servers.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.

Education

Doctoral Student - History

Duke University
Durham, NC
05-2028

Gender, Sexuality, & Feminist Studies Certificate

Duke University
Durham, NC
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - History

Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC
05-2021

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC
01.2017

Skills

  • Advanced writing and researching skills
  • Excellent critical analysis and historiographical skills
  • Knowledgeable of library databases
  • Strong interdisciplinary background
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Flexible in new environments and quick to learn new tasks
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively
  • Proficient teaching skills and lecture implementation
  • Efficient event organization and conference planning
  • Intermediate Spanish language skills

References

References available upon request.

Accomplishments

  • 4.0 GPA - Duke University
  • Member of Phi Beta Kappa
  • Graduated magna cum laude - Wofford College
  • Recipient of David Duncan Wallace Award in History Department - Wofford College
  • High Honors in History - Wofford College
  • Achieved Dean's List every semester at Wofford College
  • Honors College - Guilford College (2016-2017)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Graduate Assistant

Duke University
08.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

Nell Irvin Painter
08.2024 - 10.2024

Spring Committee Program Assistant

American Historical Association
03.2024 - 06.2024

Graduate Assistant

Duke University
01.2024 - 05.2024

Teaching Assistant

Duke University
08.2023 - 12.2023

Graduate Assistant

Duke University
10.2022 - 12.2022

Graduate Assistant

Duke University
08.2022 - 10.2022

Volunteer Advocate

Project R.E.S.T.
10.2021 - 06.2022

Animal Caretaker Volunteer

Tilted Tavern Animal Sanctuary
06.2020 - 09.2021

Server & Hostess

One Acre Cafe
06.2014 - 12.2019

Doctoral Student - History

Duke University

Gender, Sexuality, & Feminist Studies Certificate

Duke University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Wofford College

Guilford College
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